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2022 · Webinar

FASTINOV featured in the SPPC webinar on next-generation rapid AST

The webinar discussed the role of rapid AST technologies in the modern response to sepsis.

FASTINOV was featured in a Portuguese Society of Clinical Pathology webinar discussing next-generation rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing. The webinar considered the role of faster laboratory information in the modern response to sepsis.

Rapid AST and the sepsis response

The discussion focused on the clinical importance of reducing the time between a positive sample and actionable susceptibility information. Earlier results can help clinical teams refine treatment decisions sooner, provided that the information is interpreted within the appropriate clinical context.

Sharing the technology perspective

The webinar gave FASTINOV an opportunity to explain the principles of ultra-rapid AST and to contribute to a wider professional conversation about antimicrobial resistance, laboratory workflows and the future of clinical microbiology.

Key takeaway

The SPPC webinar placed rapid AST within the wider discussion about sepsis, antimicrobial resistance and next-generation laboratory practice.